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RX52 SRU

2002 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,180 mi
Last recorded68,180 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 SRU
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 68,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,154 miles

both rear shocker rear arms slight corroded n/s and o/s

n/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Dec 2013 53,887 miles

slight score mark accross o/s of windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,044 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,509 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 39,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,187 miles

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres are showing signs of cracking

Fail 18 Nov 2009 34,187 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres are showing signs of cracking

both wiper blades are splitting at ends

Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,402 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 30,402 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 17,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?

Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,451
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
232,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130,935
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 110,806
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99,144
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 98,726
brake recording little or no effort 96,052
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RX52 SRU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 59,169 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Saxo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 130,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX52 SRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Saxo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX52 SRU registered?

RX52 SRU is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is RX52 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 SRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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